Cislunar Mission Flight Dynamics Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Paid holidays

Telework options

401(k) Plan

Relocation assistance

Education assistance

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation seeks a cleared, entry-level aerospace engineer to support the Emerging Missions Flight Dynamics (EMFD) Department in cislunar mission design and optimization. You will analyze trajectories, develop CONOPS, and collaborate with teams to deliver advanced spaceflight solutions for national programs.

Responsibilities include high-fidelity astrodynamics, multi-body dynamics, and using tools like ASSET, SNOPT, GMAT, and CasADi to augment capabilities.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Aerospace engineering (pursuing or conferred within last 12 months).
• 0-1 year industry experience.
• Experience in space mission analysis, astrodynamics, and trajectory design.
• Proficiency in programming: C, C++, Python, Fortran, MATLAB.
• Willing to travel domestically ~10% and eligible for security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary support for cislunar mission design.
• Perform orbital mechanics and trajectory optimization work.
• Develop CONOPS and incorporate operational constraints.
• Create new flight dynamics tools and support internal tool bases.
• Collaborate with engineering partners to deliver integrated solutions.
• Interface with external tools (ASSET, SNOPT, Copernicus, GMAT, EMTG, CasADi, Heyoka).
• Engage in inter-department collaborations on RPO and interplanetary missions.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Python

Fortran

MATLAB

Clearance eligibility

Effective communication

Education

Master’s degree in Aerospace engineering

Tools

ASSET

SNOPT

Copernicus

GMAT

EMTG

CasADi

Heyoka

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation seeks a cleared, entry-level aerospace engineer to support the Emerging Missions Flight Dynamics (EMFD) Department in cislunar mission design and optimization. You will analyze trajectories, develop CONOPS, and collaborate with teams to deliver advanced spaceflight solutions for national programs.

Responsibilities include high-fidelity astrodynamics, multi-body dynamics, and using tools like ASSET, SNOPT, GMAT, and CasADi to augment capabilities.